Gangland threats to three Mountjoy prison officers

Three prison officers at Mountjoy jail have had to take security measures, including extra precautions in their homes, due to death threats from gangland figures.

The Prison Officers’ Association said the worrying development reflects what it claims is a worsening threat to staff from violent inmates.

Speaking at its annual conference in Galway, POA president Stephen Delaney said: “I am aware of three prison officers having equipment installed in their house arising from threats made by an offender — actual death threats.”